英语词汇“contortionist”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	contortionist
释义	contortionist\|kənˈtɔːʃənɪst\| [f. contortion + -ist.] One who professes and practises contortion. a. A gymnast or performer who throws his body into contorted postures. b. An artist whose work exhibits contortions. c. One who contorts or twists the sense of words or ideas. 1859Cornwallis New World I. 323 Cremorne Gardens.—Wanted, male and female Equestrians, Tumblers..Acrobatic Performers, Contortionists.1885Manch. Exam. 11 Feb. 5/3 To their extraordinary ability as contortionists they add some musical talent.1887Spectator 9 Apr. 491/2 Some confirmed jokers,—verbal contortionists.1889Sir F. Leighton in Times 11 Dec. 7/4 He is the most turgid contortionist whose work it has been my fortune to see.1895Westm. Gaz. 11 July 2/1 Mr. Chamberlain is the great contortionist of the political arena.1936M. Plowman Faith called Pacifism 8 The man who sees war as organized murder doesn't join the Forces. He becomes a Pacifist—or a moral contortionist.
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